by OpenAI •Code Assistants
OpenAI coding agent for software engineering across IDE, CLI, cloud and programmable agent workflows.
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Codex is OpenAI's coding agent for software engineering workflows across editors, the CLI, local environments and OpenAI-managed cloud tasks. It can inspect codebases, make edits, run development tasks and be embedded programmatically through OpenAI's Codex/ag Codex is provided by OpenAI. AI Orbit categorizes it under Coding & Development.
AI Orbit does not currently list a free plan for Codex in its pricing inventory. The pricing inventory includes plan-level verification dates; provider terms can still change.
AI Orbit currently lists 4 pricing plans for Codex. The current inventory includes paid plans starting at $25.00/month and usage-based pricing. Exact limits, billing units and verification dates are shown on the dedicated pricing page.
Codex is mapped on AI Orbit to use cases including Code Completion, Debugging, Code Review and Software Testing. These are structured product-fit mappings; individually verified fit notes are shown elsewhere on the profile when available.
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Core capabilities listed for Codex.
Generates source code, functions, components or complete implementations.
Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.
Runs code or uses an execution environment to calculate, test or transform data.
Reviews code, identifies defects and recommends or applies fixes.
Interacts with graphical computer interfaces to complete tasks.
Connects with third-party applications, data sources or automation platforms.
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Included with eligible ChatGPT plans; usage limits vary by plan.
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Credit- or token-based usage after included limits; see official current rate card.
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USD 240.00 billed yearly
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USD 1,200.00 billed yearly
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Codex is OpenAI's coding agent for software engineering workflows across editors, the CLI, local environments and OpenAI-managed cloud tasks. It can inspect codebases, make edits, run development tasks and be embedded programmatically through OpenAI's Codex/agent runtime options. Codex is provided by OpenAI and AI Orbit categorizes it under Coding & Development. Its structured capability profile includes Code Generation, Agent Workflows, Code Execution and Code Review & Debugging; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.
Codex is provided by OpenAI. AI research and deployment company developing frontier models, multimodal systems, developer APIs and consumer AI products. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Coding & Development, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.
AI Orbit currently maps Codex to structured use cases including Code Completion, Debugging, Code Review and Software Testing. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Code Generation, Agent Workflows, Code Execution and Code Review & Debugging.
Yes. AI Orbit has verified official evidence that Codex provides API access. The profile also records official API documentation, so developers can check supported endpoints, authentication and current implementation details at the provider source. API availability can change independently from the consumer product, so production implementations should still be checked against the provider documentation.
OpenAI states that Business, Enterprise and API inputs/outputs are not used for training by default; Plus and Pro use follows ChatGPT data-control settings. AI Orbit records the data-training policy as: Depends on plan / workspace settings. ChatGPT Business includes encrypted business data, centralized administration, MFA and SAML SSO while Codex access is included with eligible Business seats. These statements reflect the verified provider evidence stored by AI Orbit; policies and certifications can change, so sensitive deployments should re-check the current official documentation.
AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Codex, including ChatGPT plan access, Flexible usage / overage, ChatGPT Business Standard seat and ChatGPT Business Premium seat. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.
